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Favourite obscure/unknown Artist and Performer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vinylhed Mar 23, 2012. 39 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, today I read a thread about Townes Van Zandt which led me research (go on Youtube) him further. This is an artist that I had no knowledge of before and I was delighted when I looked him up.…Continue
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Loop Machines
Started this discussion. Last reply by neanderpaul Jan 2, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I have seen a few members on the Nation using loop machines to great effect. Can anyone recommend a loop machine?Continue
Which Guitar Tuner?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Seaman Jay Dec 27, 2011. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hi allMy analogue Seiko tuner that I have had for over 20 year is starting to play up a little and I was thinking of geting a new one.I have seen clip on types, which look ideal but having no…Continue
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German TV - Taking cigar box guitars into Europe.
"Magnificent guys. And John you German was wunderbar!"
"Dont knock Macca, The man is a fricking British institution.
The Frog Chorus was a seminal moment."
Thomas Petry commented on The Professor's group The 12 Step Program"Just finished build #10 a couple of weeks back and figured that considering the time of year I would take a little time off before the next one. Since that time, a box and boards out in the shop have been showing signs of a new build coming…"
Thomas Petry commented on The Professor's group The 12 Step Program"Just finished build #10 a couple of weeks back and figured that considering the time of year I would take a little time off before the next one. Since that time, a box and boards out in the shop have been showing signs of a new build coming…"
"American Idol and The X Factor. For f**ks sake. Need I say more!"
Curmudgeons of Cigar Box Nation
A place for all of us disgruntled old farts to gather and do curmudgeonly things. Stand up and flaunt your attitude! We've earned the right to be grouchy old folks!See More
"Dang I cant make the sheffield date. I love this guy. Might try to get to leeds I endorse Heds comments."
Neil Stearman left a comment for The Professor"Hi, hoping this is the right place for the HGMC. I have just got all this sorted and put some pics and vid of my projects on my profile. Thanks for invite - this forum stuff is a bit new to me.
Cheers
Neil"
A Song for Be (Slowpaw/Bemuzic collab.)
"Nice song guys, Harmonies work well and loving the lead. Well done both."
12 Kettlewatt amp
"Great idea.On its way to steampunk. Glad you were wearing clothes when you took the pick. Watch those reflections."
colin mcgrath replied to The Professor's discussion Construction et al in the group Oil Can Guitars"good deal, the best I have here serve a dual use for my $$; 3L olive oil cans. I have about 5 different ones. I thought of just making holes for the neck to go allway through and attaching with screws set from the top, seems easy enough. Maybe even…"
Chris Thomas replied to The Professor's discussion Construction et al in the group Oil Can Guitars"Hi Colin, never made one yet, I am honest, the best I have seen on my travels has no cut outs at all, threaded bar available all over the world for pence (cents) two part apoxy glued into the neck end and nuts applied with washers on the bottom of…"
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- At 4:10pm on October 9, 2012, Neil Stearman said…
Hi, hoping this is the right place for the HGMC. I have just got all this sorted and put some pics and vid of my projects on my profile. Thanks for invite - this forum stuff is a bit new to me.
Cheers
Neil
- At 6:03pm on September 9, 2012,
Boxy Music said… Hello there, thank you for the friend request - it was good to meet you and everyone else. Hope you got home okay!
- At 4:45am on August 18, 2012,
smojo said… Hi, thanks fro the friend invite
- At 8:49am on February 13, 2012,
graeme H said… Hi Andy, yes if it could be changed to my name that would be great.
Many Thanks Graeme
- At 9:48pm on January 25, 2012,
robert hartman said… hello, thank you for your comment, no i did not take any pics of the inside.thank you
- At 7:20am on November 14, 2011,
Keni Lee Burgess said… Thank you Professor for your comment. Ya, on a big old resonator guitar, open tunings with all the extra open sympathetic strings ringing against a crisp bottleneck lead, really pushes out a big fat sound. Excellent for the noisy street, subway platform (or on a boat LOL). Enjoy.
- At 1:08pm on October 5, 2011,
Roosterman said… Hi Andy,
Back to normal yet? Nope, me neither.
Anyway, in the next couple of days I will be getting all the HGMC stuff straight, so will be sending you the membership packs etc.
Can you drop me an email with your details and I can run everything by you, explain a few bits, and set you on your way
Thanks for taking this on - be great to spread the load a little
All the best
Ben
- At 5:42pm on September 14, 2011,
Vinylhed said… - Nice collection of guitars Prof, I love your experimenting.
- At 10:22pm on July 20, 2011,
onesixtwocbgs said… - Hi Professor, most of these are for sale check them out here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ONESIXTWO-Cigar-Box-Guitars/229347317105316#!/pages/ONESIXTWO-Cigar-Box-Guitars/229347317105316?sk=info thanks. Nice builds- love that Bush amp!
- At 2:34pm on June 8, 2011,
bouydog 8-9-8 said… - I need all the friends I can get
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